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Patent ZA-929645-B (ZA)
Title: Method and apparatus for intermittently applying particulate powder to a fibrous substrate.
Inventor: PELLEY KENNETH ANTHONY
IPC: B01J2/00
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying particulate powder material to a moving fibrous substrate (58) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a volumetric dry material feeder (22) for forming a continuous stream of particulate powder material. The continuous stream is then transmitted through a nozzle (38) and exits at an outlet (42) thereof. The nozzle is movable between a first and second position (47, 49) by a motion control. The motion control includes an adjustable differential gear box and an encoder for synchronizing the dispensing of powder at a predetermined location of the substrate. A flow separator (41) is disposed beyond the outlet (42) of the nozzle (38) and intermediate of the first and second positions (47, 49). In operation, the motion input drives the nozzle (38) to oscillate between the first and second positions (47, 49) at a variable speed over each product cycle. As the nozzle (38) crosses a plane of the flow separator (41), the continuous stream of particulate powder material exiting the nozzle (38) is split into two intermittent streams of particulate powder material. The first intermittent stream is applied to a predetermined location of the moving fibrous substrate (58) to form a layer of particulate powder material within a predetermined portion of the substrate (58). The second intermittent stream is recirculated back to the volumetric dry material feeder (22). <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-938667-B (ZA)
Title: Confectionery
Inventor: BINLEY GARY NORMAN
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: Invention provides method of moulding fat containing materials, especially chocolate, in separable moulds having different heat conductivities. The two parts are preferably held at below 0 DEG  C., preferably below -10 DEG  C.
Patent ZA-939764-B (ZA)
Title: Motor-vehicle parking system
Inventor: COLSMAN ALFRED
IPC: E04H6/22
Filed: 1993-12-29
Abstract: A system for parking motor vehicles exhibits one or more autonomous parking units (S) which are, in outline, in the form of a sector of a circle. Each unit of this kind is assigned a vehicle lift (10), as mechanical conveying means, having a vertical guide (11) arranged in the region of the vertex of the sector and having a projecting vehicle platform (12) which can pivot over the angle of the sector. The task of the lift (10), within the parking unit (S), is to transport the vehicles vertically and horizontally between an entrance/exit level (1) and parking bays which are located on parking levels beneath and/or above the level (1); the lift (10) is further set up for the radial shifting of the vehicles. Each parking unit (S) is, moreover, assigned means for turning in each case one vehicle on the spot, e.g. one or more rotary platforms (8) on the entrance/exit level (1). The vehicle standing surface (9) of each rotary platform can be optionally lined up in an entrance position, an exit position or such that it is radially aligned with the vehicle platform (12) of the lift. A facility of this type adapts (computer-controlled) very flexibly to various operating situations. When driving out, the vehicles can leave the facility such that they can drive forwards straight away. By virtue of a modular construction method, it is not only round facilities which can be produced, but - always having the same units (S) - also other facility outlines which are adapted to the relevant situation. <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-949063-B (ZA)
Title: Synthetic membrane vesicles with controlled release of encapsulated biologically active substances
Inventor: SANKARAM MANTRIPRAGADA
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 1994-11-15
Abstract: A multivesicular liposome composition containing at least one acid other than a hydrohalic acid and at least one biologically active substance, the vesicles having defined size distribution, adjustable average size, internal chamber size and number, provides a controlled release rate of the biologically active substance from the composition. A process for making the composition features addition of a non-hydrohalic acid effective to sustain and control the rate of release of an encapsulated biologically active substance from the vesicles at therapeutic levels in vivo.
Patent ZA-972277-B (ZA)
Title: Centrifugal liquid cleaning arrangement.
Inventor: PURVEY RONALD JAMES
IPC: B04B11/04
Filed: 1997-03-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB97/00619 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 10, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 10, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 7, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/34703 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 25, 1997A centrifugal separator (FIG. 1) has a base adapted to be mounted to a surface of a machine, such as an engine, with internally communicating high pressure liquid lubricant supply and low pressure drain passages. The base includes a control valve to inhibit supply to the rotor via spindle so that the cover and rotor can be removed whilst the base is still connected to the source of high liquid pressure. The valve takes the form of an aperture containing a valve body rotatable by handle to close the supply passage or (FIG. 2) create a diversion passage directly to the drain passage. An interlock device may be provided to impede cover removal with the valve open and/or impede accidental closure of the valve.
Patent ZA-981478-B (ZA)
Title: Use of interleukin-15
Inventor: GROOTEN JOHAN ADRIAAN MARC
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of IL-15 inhibiting or eliminating compounds that interfere with the binding of IL-15 to its receptor for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for suppression of formation of CD4<+> memory cells of the immune system. Such inhibiting or eliminating compounds are for example anti-IL-15 antibodies, anti-IL-15R alpha  antibodies, fragments of these antibodies, e.g. the Fab or F(ab')2 fragment, soluble IL-15R alpha , fusion proteins consisting of soluble IL-15R alpha , and Fc fragment, compounds, e.g. peptides, binding and/or inhibiting functional IL-15 receptor, IL-15 antisense oligonucleotides.
Patent ZA-985866-B (ZA)
Title: Method of utilizing fine coal in a melter gasifier
Inventor: SCHREY GUENTER
IPC: C21B13/14
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: In a method for the production of liquid metal, in particular liquid pig iron (9) or liquid steel pre-products, from metal carriers, in particular partially reduced or reduced sponge iron (3), in a melter gasifier (1) in which with supply of a carbon-containing material at least partially formed of fine coal (16) and coal dust (13) and with supply of oxygen or oxygen-containing gas the metal carriers are melted in a bed (4) of the carbon-containing material at the simultaneous formation of a reducing gas, optionally upon previous final reduction, fine coal (16) and coal dust (13) which are being charged, are mixed with bitumen (20) in the hot state, after undergoing a drying operation, and subsequently are cold-briquetted, and the briquettes (25) thus formed are charged to the melter gasifier (1) in the cold state and in the melter gasifier (1) are subjected to shock-heating.
Patent ZA-993920-B (ZA)
Title: 5,10-dihydrodipyrido[2,3-b:2,3-e]pyrazin and 5,10-dihydro-dipyrido [2,3-b:3,2-e]pyrazin compounds, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Inventor: CAUBERE PAUL
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: 5,10-Dihydrodipyrido (2,3-b:2,3-e) pyrazine and 5,10-dihydrodipyrido (2,3-b:3,2-e) pyrazine derivatives (I) are new. 5,10-Dihydrodipyrido (2,3-b:2,3-e) pyrazine and 5,10-dihydrodipyrido (2,3-b:3,2-e) pyrazine derivatives of formula (I) and their salts are new. X = N, CR<2> or CH; Y<1> = N, CR<2> or CH; R<1> = 1-6C alkyl (optionally substituted by halo, 1-6C alkylthio, 1-6C alkoxy, 1-6C mono- or dialkylamino, aryl, OH, formyl, 1-6C alkyloxycarbonyl or carboxy); R<2>, R<3> = Z or W<1>; Z = H, halo, 1-6C alkyl (optionally substituted by OH, 1-6C alkyloxy, aryl, amino (optionally substituted by one or two 1-6C alkyl, aryl, 1-6C arylalkyl, 1-6C aminoalkyl, 1-6C monoalkylaminoalkyl, 1-6C dialkylaminoalkyl, 1-6C hydroxyalkyl or 1-6C alkoxyalkyl) or formyl), amino (optionally substituted by one or two 1-6C alkyl, aryl, 1-6C arylalkyl, 1-6C alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, 1-6C aminoalkyl, 1-6C mono- or dialkylaminoalkyl, 1-6C hydroxyalkyl, 1-6C alkoxyalkyl), nitro, 1-6C alkylthio, formyl, hydroxycarbonyl, 1-6C alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, 1-6C mono- or dialkylaminocarbonyl; W<1> = 5-24C alkene (optionally substituted on terminal position by groups of formulae (i) or (ii); and carbons of alkene optionally replaced by O, imine, -N(R<4>)-CO-, -CO-N(R<4>)- or -N(R<4>)-); R2a, R3a = Z; R<4> = H, 1-6C alkyl, aryl, 1-6C arylalkyl; and provided that Y<1> is N when X is CR<2> or CH, or Y<1> is CR<2> or CH when X is N; that R<2> and R<3> are both Z or R<2> is Z when R<3> is W<1> and R<2> is W<1> when R<3> is Z. Independent claim are also included for: (1) the preparation of (I) (2) the intermediates of (I) of formulae (A)-(C); (3) the preparation of (A)-(C). R<1>'' = 1-6C alkyl; R = H, 1-5C alkyl; and G<1> = Sn, B, Si (substituted by at last one 1-6 C alkyl).
Patent GB-2346213-B (GB)
Title: Smoke detection
Inventor: GRECH-CINI HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: G08B13/194
Filed: 1999-10-20
Granted: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A smoke detection system comprising video camera monitoring means, video frame comparison means, signal processing means, and alarm generating means dependant on an output from the signal processing means; the signal processing means being arranged to analyse successive frames acquired by the video camera monitoring means and to compare the intensity and/or colour of individual pixels or group of pixels so as to consider the overall characteristics and inter-relationships of these pixels so as to detect the presence of smoke characterised in that the signal processing means analyses a plurality of different types of change in the said characteristics and inter-relationships.
Patent GB-2373537-B (GB)
Title: Improved fall-arrest system for persons working at height
Inventor: RICHES DAVID
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2001-03-22
Granted: 2005-09-07
Abstract: A system comprises a track (26), a trolley (17), coupled to the track, a safety line (16) extending from the trolley to a harness, where at least a portion of the safety line is rigid, and a locking mechanism (31) on the trolley, allowing the trolley to move freely along the track in normal operation but automatically locking the trolley in the event of a fall. Preferably the safety line passes through a rigid tube (25) and is would onto a spring loaded reel (34) so that the line is extended and retracted as required, except in the case of a fall when it is automatically locked. When the track is vertical or inclined the rigid portion, or tube, maintains the trolley above the harness attachment point, thus minimising the fall distance (Figure 9). Further inventions include a safety harness, track assembly and folding guard rail.
Patent GB-2393341-B (GB)
Title: System and method for mass broadband communications
Inventor: HUGHES PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-06-28
Granted: 2005-01-12
Abstract: After the claims, please insert the following Abstract:-The invention provides a broadband mass communications network system and method comprising a plurality of patches (10), each patch including a plurality of subscribers, and each subscriber having a respective subscriber unit (12) for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from other subscribers. Each subscriber unit comprises an indoor interface unit (20) for user access to the system and an outdoor mounted communication unit (18) for the transmission and reception of signals. The signals are impressed on a carrier signal operating at frequencies in the range from infra-red to ultra-violet, the subscriber units of a respective patch being arranged to transmit the carrier signals substantially omni-directionally and to communicate by way of direct line of sight connections within the patch. Objects (16) within and/or around the respective patch are employed to determine and/or modify the propagation pattern of the carrier signal and to define boundaries for the patch. Respective patches are inter-connected by way of patch interface points (46), each patch interface point being connected to respective subscriber units from at least two adjacent patches by communication means other than that between respective subscriber units within the patches.
Patent GB-2413822-B (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism
Inventor: VINEY BERNARD
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 2004-05-07
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed which comprises a bolt member 10 and a deadbolt 22 rotatable about a pivot 24 between a locked position in which movement of the bolt member 10 is inhibited and an unlocked position. An inner driving mechanism 28, such as a key cylinder, is at least partially located within an aperture through the deadbolt member 22. Various features disposed around the periphery of the rotating deadbolt 22 allow it to interact with interchangeable components of the surrounding lock mechanism. The mechanism may further comprise an outer driving mechanism 28, which may comprise an electrical solenoid. The lock mechanism may also comprise one or more microswitches 34 to sense a position of the deadbolt. The lock mechanism may also comprise a shoot bolt mechanism, which may comprise a drive pinion 12 and a slave pinion 14.
Patent GB-2409870-B (GB)
Title: System and method for installation and use of devices in microboreholes
Inventor: COOK JOHN MERVYN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-10-02
Granted: 2006-11-22
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for making measurements associated with a rock formation including a main borehole, a microborehole extending from the main borehole into the rock formation, and one or more sensing devices positioned and arranged to make a measurement at measurement zones being located in the microborehole. A packer can also be installed in the microborehole dimensioned and arranged to hydraulically isolate the measurement zones from conditions present in other parts of the microborehole and/or main borehole. Methods and systems are also provided for taking fluid samples and injecting fluid tracers in a microborehole.
Patent GB-2414246-B (GB)
Title: Processes of forming small diameter rods and tubes
Inventor: MORRISON FINLAY DOOGAN
IPC: H01L41/39
Filed: 2004-02-05
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method for the production of a photonic device comprising providing a substrate, forming in the substrate substantially straight pores, lining or filling the pores with a material having voltage-dependent index of refraction, and removing part but not all of the substrate materials so that an array remains of tubes or rods of material having voltage-dependent index of refraction. In a variant of the method the deposited material is piezoelectric and the substrate is completely removed, resulting in piezoelectric tubes or rods of small diameter, generally below 10 mum.
Patent GB-2429948-B (GB)
Title: Co-cured stringers and fabrication method
Inventor: ENGWALL DWIGHT L
IPC: B29C33/48
Filed: 2005-03-01
Granted: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A co-cured composite stringer and associated apparatus and method are provided. The co-cured composite stringer includes a stringer and a mandrel positioned within a channel defined in the stringer. A plurality of strips are positioned within an opening of the mandrel, and a substrate layer, such as aircraft skin, is positioned adjacent to the stringer. During application of the substrate layer to the stringer, the mandrel and plurality of strips support the stringer.
Patent GB-2437395-B (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in operator training with, and the testing and evaluation of, infrared sensors which are for missile detection
Inventor: HOLLOWAY STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: F41G7/00
Filed: 2007-04-16
Granted: 2011-01-12
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for use in operator training with, and the testing and evaluation of, missile detection systems which use infrared sensors which integrate incident energy over a finite time period, which apparatus (2) comprises at least one infrared illumination source (4) for illuminating the sensors, characterised in that the infrared illumination source (4) is a pseudo continuous wave laser infrared illumination source (4) with signal duty and peak power controlled by means of an amplitude, pulse width and pulse repetition interval modulation circuit (8), whereby the laser infrared illumination source (4) operates at shorter repetition intervals than the finite time period so that the laser infrared illumination source (4) appears to the infrared sensors to be a real missile signature.
Patent GB-2460686-B (GB)
Title: High performance, high temperature wire or cable
Inventor: PAGLIUCA ANTONIO
IPC: H01B7/02
Filed: 2008-06-05
Granted: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A wire or cable comprises a core (10) and a sheath including a wrapped film (16) of polyetherether ketone (PEEK) and a flameproofing layer (14) comprising mica particles dispersed in a polymer matrix such as a silicone. An outer coating (18) of PEEK or another polymer may be provided, which may be sintered to provide a tough outer protective covering. The PEEK and mica layers combine synergistically to provide a sheath of increased flame resistance as well as high flexibility and resistance to mechanical stresses, while being of reduced weight and diameter.
Patent GB-2454777-B (GB)
Title: System and method for managing an agent network
Inventor: HUFF GERALD B
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2008-10-30
Granted: 2013-02-13
Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system for managing software agents. This system enables a user to configure agents and to specify wiring relationships between the agents and other system components. This system also includes a hub component, which is configured to route communications to and from the agents in accordance with user-specified wiring relationships.
Patent GB-2136028-B (GB)
Title: Conditioning fabrics
Inventor: DAVIES JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: C11D9/02
Filed: 1984-03-06
Granted: 1986-05-21
Abstract: A method for conditioning fabrics in the tumble-dryer comprises applying to the fabrics a fabric conditioner in fine free-flowing powder form and containing a substantial proportion of a water-soluble soap blend containing significant proportions of C<sub>12</sub>, C<sub>14</sub>, C,<sub>6</sub> and C,<sub>8</sub> soaps, preferably a blend of 45-85% tallow soap and 15-55% coconut soap. The powder is advantageously applied from a sprinkling device that moves freely among the fabrics.
Patent GB-2155476-B (GB)
Title: Esters of the family of n-phosphonomethylglycine and their use in the preparation of known herbicides
Inventor: LACROIX GUY
IPC: C07F9/40
Filed: 1985-01-29
Granted: 1988-01-20
Abstract: Phosphonic acid diesters having the formula:   <IMAGE>  in which R represents a hydrogenolysable group, preferably an aralkyl group, and R<1> represents a hydrolysable group, are obtained by a process wherein phosphonic acid esters of the formula (R<1>O)2P(O)H are reacted with formaldehyde and compounds of the formula R-NH-CH2-COOH, R and R<1> having the meanings given above. Compounds of the formula   <IMAGE> may be obtained by hydrogenolysis of the above compounds.
Patent GB-2297691-B (GB)
Title: Method for improving breeding activity of boars by using feed for the breeding boars
Inventor: KUROKAWA SATORU
IPC: A01K67/02
Filed: 1995-07-12
Granted: 1998-09-16
Abstract: This invention aims at improving the breeding activity of boars, especially at preventing the reduction of fertilization capacity in the hot season. Particularly, this invention provides a method for improving the breeding activity of boars with the use of a feed for breeding boars which contains saccharides mainly composed of oligosaccharides.
Patent GB-2323215-B (GB)
Title: Fluid treatment device
Inventor: MCFADZEAN RICHARD AIRD
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 1997-03-14
Granted: 2000-06-07
Abstract: The device comprises at least three rectangular planar magnets arranged to project radially from an axis and spaced equidistantly about the axis. Preferably there are four magnets arranged in a cruciform pattern about the axis. The magnets apply a magnetic field to fluid flowing through the chamber, the field being strongest closest to the axis. The magnets are rare earth magnets such as samarium cobalt or neodymium, or ferrous, ceramic or electromagnets. The fluid may be hydrocarbon fuel such as gas or petrol, water, air, oxygen, beer or blood. The device may be inserted in a fuel line or fuel filter.
Patent GB-2327763-B (GB)
Title: Improved thrust sensors
Inventor: SANDERS PETER GEORGE
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 1998-04-20
Granted: 1999-06-23
Abstract: A thrust sensor assembly suitable for use with an actuator of the type wherein motive power is applied to an actuator shaft and wherein the thrust sensor assembly comprises a first compression plate means and a second compression plate means, at least one of said compression plate means being on or adapted to engage directly or indirectly with a said shaft to move axially with the shaft and the second compression plate means being arranged to oppose the first compression plate means with resiliently compressible pad(s) sandwiched there between, a pressure transducer being mounted on one of the first or second compression plate means, whereby movement of the first compression plate means toward the second compression plate mans compresses the compressible pad(s) between the two compression plate means and against the pressure transducer and thereby inducing a signal from the pressure transducer that corresponds to the thrust of the actuator shaft.
Patent GB-2345913-B (GB)
Title: Thermostable luciferases
Inventor: WHITE PETER JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/66
Filed: 1999-10-26
Granted: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A protein having luciferase activity and at least 60% similarity to luciferase from  Photinus pyralis, Luciola mingrelica, Luciola cruciata  or  Luciola lateralis, Hotaria paroula, Pyrophorus plagiophthalamus, Lampyris noctiluca, Pyrocoelia nayako or Photinus pennsylanvanica,  wherein in the sequence of the enzyme, at least one of 
(a) the amino acid residue corresponding to residue 214 in  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(b) the amino acid residue corresponding to residue 232 in  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(c) the amino acid residue corresponding to residue 295 in  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(d) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid 14 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(e) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid 35 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(f) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid residue 105 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(g) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid residue 234 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(h) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid residue 420 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase; 
(i) the amino acid residue corresponding to amino acid residue 310 of the  Photinus pyralis  luciferase;  
is different to the amino acid which appears in the corresponding wild type sequence and wherein the luciferase enzyme has increased thermostability as compared to an enzyme having the amino acid of the corresponding wild-type luciferase at this position.